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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1934

Page

5

Nelsonville High notes plans and plays this fall

Nelsonville High School details vacation plans for staff and students with trips to Columbus Akron Cleveland and Florida to visit family and attend meetings. A February 23 school play staged by the Public Speaking Class aims to raise funds for a Wellston football car wreck debt.

Wace Mildred Roberts Columbus Diehl Johnstown Horsch Florida Akron Yands Westerville Franka Jean Nelson Antcs Springfield Chester Cambridge Lu- Long Lancaster Cleveland Jackson New York Maxine Hall Thelma Miss Hall Bus Dayton Hamm McConnellville Moorehead Flor- Wed Harris Yantis Wellston Eleanor Ray

College relief aid ends for 5,043 students in November

The headquarters reported 5,043 needy students at colleges and universities received federal relief aid through November. The total amount distributed was 872 845 dollars in aid across institutions.

Thoxine Promoted as Quick Reliever for Coughs

An old advertisement touts Thoxine as a pleasant effective medicine for coughs and throat irritation. It claims fast action to relieve fever and systemic symptoms, suitable for children, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Cline's Drug Store offers the product.

Cline

School Tech Classes Build Boards Scoreboard and Scenery Rack

The Boys Industrial Art Class completed bulletin boards for all rooms and a reference cabinet for Room 26. Harold Figley led the scoreboard project as part of industrial arts. The Second Year Shorthand Class works on Theory tests by Gregg Publishing with 90 percent needed to graduate. Frances Gettle and others earned A grades. B students include several named pupils. Two monthly tests are given without prep.

Frances Hall Betty Figgins Jane Fisher Catherine Duffy Alberta Shafer Ohio Nelsonville America Mary Whitmore Violet Wolf Louise Nichols Grace Clark Jane Powell Nelsonville High School Eagles Athens Virginia Brooks Harold Figley Gregg Publishing Company Frances Gettle Ruth Lowry Anna Bunthoff Dolores Bungardner Jonana Cook Virginia Green Anita Hall Kathryn Hall de Marius Saunders Fannie Glenn

Harrisonville Cagers Trim Chester Ahead of Racine

Harrisonville boys beat Chester 17 15 and girls 22 14 as Vic Welch led scoring. Coach Howard Knight and Earl Knight, Chester natives, guided Harrisonville to the win. Harrisonville meets Racine next Friday away. mid term exams set Thursday and Friday.

Harrisonville Chesster Howard Knight Earl Knight Chester Kenneth Welch Tom Dye Scipio Township Racine Rutland Middleport Earl Atkins F. C. Halliday George Atkins Virgil Atkins Stella Eugene Atkins Dell Erwin Pomeroy Mt. Union Sunday School

Death of Edith Kennard Washburn in Chesterhill

Leroy Kennard of Chesterhill learns of his sister Edith Kennard Washburns death from apoplexy. Edith was wife of Rev. J. S. Washburn of Barnesville. Numerous relatives from Pittsburgh Parkersburg Duncan Falls Malta and nearby towns visited or joined services as neighbors reported strokes and family updates.

Chesterhill Leroy ‘Kennard Edith Kennard Washburn Washburn Barnesville T. &. Niceswanger and Sons Glenn Edward Pittsburgh

Ickes Backs Scioto Sandusky Flood Control Plan

Congressman Lamneck says Secretary Ickes calls the 36 million Scioto Sandusky flood control project very meritorious though no funds exist now. Plan envisions nine reservoirs along the Scioto and Sandusky rivers and forms a Conservancy District like Muskingum Valley.

Washington A. P. Lamneck Columbus Harold L. Ickes PWA Scioto-Sandusky Fleld Ickes Lamneck Scioto-Sandusky Common Pleas Scioto-Sandusky Conservancy District Muskingum Valley Conservancy District

Distillery Employees Receive $50,000 in Bonuses

The Bernheim Distilling Company announced bonuses totaling $50,000 for 189 employees. The extra money went to 160 workers in New Lexington and 2 in New York, varying by length of service. Vice-president Gabe J. Felsenthal said they hope to repeat next year.

New Lexington Bernheim Distilling Company New York Gabe J. Felsenthal

Hollister Downs The Plains In Cage Games on Saturday

Hollister defeated The Plains 22 to 21 in the boys game and 24 to 13 in the nightcap at Hollister. Embry led Hollister with 10 points while McGranor of The Plains had eight. The close 22-21 finale came as Hollister scored in the final seconds.

Hollister Plains the Plains Embry McGranor The A. Welch Millie Michael Hollisfter GFT Smith Sn Hildbrandt Aa Wevccaesseomsen Mott Coseenentnonemeneiense Embry Awersvccescccssmmenen Galloway Acueee Nemumecee FGT Groce McGra0 Os Horn Gabriel McCasqievenenacneuens Nelson Ee Stagessevtcenenmanesans Hollister— Gft Ecameccccencenesens Thompson Am Mackay Eoch Étude Shepherd Eocscessa Hardy Niccenensesneneens Molnar Michael —Wwesecasesesesenen Kestival Acaveecanmened O Shrieves Couseccaus Resaasaenes Darnell Mar Necnceeescens Michael Weer Neeceeerceesemenae Stauffer Eeweeseemsesewesaves Coon Tinkham Amas Seevers

English Class Presents Bethlehem Play at P T A Meeting

The Plains The Senior English Class directed by Misa Diver performs Bethlehem for the P T A Thursday at 7 30 PM in assembly. Music teacher Thackeray directs the angel choir with listed cast including Mary Millie Michael Joseph Low ell Stage Kings Alfred Gabriel Dwight Grace Virgil Ball John Vessalo Elnora Darnell Helen Ackley Mary Bean Evelyn MecGranor Louise Shust Pearl Hawk Lucille Lohse Abel Merrill Barrows Gabriel Jim my Bean. Public invited.

the Plains Misa Diver Bethlehem Mr. Thackeray Angel Choir Mary Millie Michael Joseph Lowell Kings Alfred Gabriel Dwight Grace

Millfield Sunday School Classes Celebrate Christmas Party

Millfield Blue Birds taught by Miss May Howard and Lindy Class led by Miss Kathryn Gillespie shared a Christmas party at the M. E. Church Sunday School. Both groups performed songs readings and recitations with games and gift exchanges. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lucille Robinett. Guests included Annabelle Hoge Aulhone Leffler Helen Jane Simpkins Frances Cox Jane Virginia and Frederica Theisen Delores Moody Gladys Misner Betty Beddow Josephine Genevieve Moody Leona Love Ruthie May Simpkins Pauline Gillespie Lillian Misner Junior and Norman Simpkins Junior Zeffler Junior Simpson and Victor and Stewart Robinett. CHAUNCEY Mrs Floyd Nye improving at home after illness.

Millfield Blue Birds

Chauncey District School Houses Repainted Under FERA Work

CHAUNCEY Chauncey Dover schools are being repainted and interiors decorated as an FERA project. The Chauncey Lincoln Grade and East Side Millfield buildings are finished inside, West Side is painted inside and out. Chauncey Jefferson Grade and Sugar Creek projects will start soon with T. R. Hamilton directing a crew of eight.

Chauncey Chauncey - Dover FERA Chauncey Lincoln Millfield Chauncey Jefferson Sugar Creek T. R. Hamilton Chauncey

Mines in Chauncey District Marked for Work

Fourteen mines were marked for work in the Chauncey district today. The list includes No 25 at Chauncey and Hocking with other active mines named as No 104 No 68 No 267 No 119 No 24 Ohio No 1 Lick Run Carbondale Coonville Luhrig Kimberly and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Hocking Ohio Lick Run Carbondale Coonville Luhrig Kimberly Black Diamond

Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Gerald Glass

The Plains News reports a social gathering with guests John Glass Russell McDonald Chester Harvey and Almont Harvey from Columbus and Mr and Mrs Sam Darnell. Carrie Bean and daughter Helen from Athens joined the visit with Carroll Bean. Lelia Van Dyke of Athens stayed overnight with William Stalder and family. George Shamel and G W Shamel attended last Saturday in Columbus and they visited Dr George Mayhugh in Westerville.

Gerald Glass John Glass Russel McDonald Chester Almont Harvey Columbus Sam Darnell Carrie Bean Helen Athens Carroll Bean Lelia van Dyke William Stalder George Shamel G. W. Shamel George Mayhugh Westerville

Brothers Reunite After 25 Years in Millfield

After 25 years apart Chauncey brothers Nora and Amos Matheny were united Sunday in Millfield. Nora Matheny had come from Kentucky to visit relatives. guests included Mr and Mrs Myers and the former's brother, Mrs Josie Smith and Nate Matheny of Nelsonville.

Chauncey Nora Amos Matheny Nora Matheny Kentucky Millfield Matheny

Sunday Socials and Church Revival in Silver Ridge

Silver Ridge residents including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swank and family, Athens, visited G. W. Christy. Edwin Bailey of Chester spent Sunday with Raymond Harper. A revival meeting at the U. B. Church closed Sunday night. Several visitors from afar attended church services Sunday night.

Harry Swank Athens G. W. Christy Edwin Bailey Chester Raymond Harper Clarence Partlow Pomeroy L. If. Partlow Mary Pooler Charles Sumea Alvin Myers U. B Willie Pooler C. F. Betzing Glenroy Wolfe Vesta Bentz Alfred Walter Tuttle Sam Curtis Bert Smith

Chauncey Alumni Plan New Year's Dance Meeting

At a Chauncey Alumni meeting plans were made for the annual New Year's dance. Another Alumni Association gathering is scheduled for tonight.

Chauncey

Chauncey Rebekah Lodge Plans Christmas Party

Following the regular Forest Rose Rebekah lodge meeting in Chauncey on Thursday night members will hold a Christmas party and exchange gifts. A potluck supper will be served.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Global land share per person would be about 206 acres

An old statistical note estimates that if Earth's land area were equally divided among all people, each person would receive roughly 206 acres of land. The figure reflects the planet's total land area relative to current population.

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